Viola 'Heartthrob' (Violet)
Violet 'Heartthrob', Hardy Violet 'Heartthrob'
Viola 'Heartthrob' is a low-growing perennial noted for its incredibly showy foliage of heart-shaped leaves adorned with deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. Classic lavender-violet flowers appear before the leaves in mid-spring, but get covered up later by the magnificent foliage. A wonderful foliage plant for containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover.
- Easily growing up to 8 in. tall (20 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 cm).
- A part shade to full shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Add mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
- This plant is highly versatile and can be used in beds, borders, edging, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland gardens, containers, or as a ground cover.
- No serious pest or disease issues. This plant is deer resistant.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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* The above pictures are courtesy of Terra Nova® Nurseries, Inc. (www.terranovanurseries.com)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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